Serving 244 students in grades 7-8, Mount Baker Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mount Baker Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Deming school district, covering approximately 661.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 21.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 30.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Baker Junior High School's student population of 244 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mount Baker Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Baker Junior High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1788 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Baker Junior High School's ranking?
Mount Baker Junior High School is ranked #1788 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Baker Junior High School often compared to?
Mount Baker Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaine Middle School, Meridian Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mount Baker Junior High School?
244 students attend Mount Baker Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mount Baker Junior High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Baker Junior High School?
Mount Baker Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Baker Junior High School offer ?
Mount Baker Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Baker Junior High School part of?
Mount Baker Junior High School is part of Mount Baker School District.
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